The sharply increasing levels of COVID found in Bay Area wastewater ought to be raising alarms across the region and the state. While hospitalizations have not increased proportionally, it is irresponsible to say that the threat for most people has become negligible. There is ample data to back this up.
Vaccines alone won't protect us from the ravages of COVID and long COVID. It can be argued that masking and improved ventilation will do more to protect us from COVID than will the available non-sterilizing vaccines.
I am deeply concerned about increasing tuition and living expenses. The burden of these expenses is causing severe financial hardship for many students, leading some to make difficult choices between their education and necessities. Affordable education is crucial for the success of our community and the future workforce.
Ignoring climate change is the costlier choice. Transitioning from fossil fuels may have costs, but the long-term consequences of not addressing climate change will be much higher and impactful.
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